Why is G-d's covenant manifest in the male genitals?

by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

Library » Mitzvot » Circumcision | Subscribe | What is RSS? PRINT EMAIL COMMENT There are two primary reasons why G-d commanded us to place the symbol of our covenant on the male sexual organ: 1. G-d wanted this sign to be in the very part of the body which symbolizes pleasure. This is supposed to be a constant reminder to us that we should be focused on our special relationship with G-d and not get lost in life's pleasures and vices. Basically, we should always keep in mind that which is important and that which is quite trivial. 2. We place our sign on our reproductive member for we pass on our covenant with G-d to our children. ADD A COMMENT Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in). COMMENTS circumcison (covenant) Posted by: Fred Wright, Cambridge, ON, Canada on Nov 10, 2005 N. Silberberg states that "we pass on our covenant to our children" if this is true, children do not need a Brit! Logical? for they now have the covenant. Editor's Comment Indeed, a Jewish child is 100% Jewish even if due to whatever reason he has not been circumcised. Nevertheless, it is important for every Jew to enter into a covenant with G-d in his own right -- not just relying on his father's covenant. [According to the Talmud, women are born with this covenant, and have no need for the act of circumcision.] read more less RELATED CATEGORIES Life Cycle » Circumcision » The Brit Email to a friend Post a comment cancel Loading...